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This is an interesting stand alone piece of software for you computer at work and at home, it enables the user to control the power usage of the PC by using a simple sliding bar to enable you to control when your PC’s use the energy for example if you have a network at work you can turn down the power usage when your offices are closed and the program will even tell you how much money you have saved. It’s completely free and available from here http://www.verdiem.com/edison.aspx

According to the website a typical computer uses 535kwh of electricity per year (when left on 24/7) and two thirds of that energy is wasted when it’s not in use. By using this free program users are able to save up to 30% of the energy use therefore gaining significant financial savings. The more computers who use this free software the more money and energy we can save.

Most of the readers of this blog would have at some time in their lives downloaded something from the internet illegally. Well this time the YES MEN are back and they have created a movie free to download to try and promote what they are doing. The YES MEN have been infiltrating large corporations and trying to cause as much damage to reputation and performance as possible to get the customers to think about how that particular company does business. Its well worth a watch as its free just follow the link, download and watch.

You will think again about how large corporations operate and how you the customer have the decision to use them or seek a more friendly independent business to fulfill your needs.

FREE MOVIE DOWNLOAD – YES MEN FIX THE WORLD

If you have been considering a wind turbine for your home but have been put of by the high prices involved in buying one why not consider building your own. This blog brings you the best instructional videos from the internet giving information and instructions on how they are built enabling you to have a go at building your own. As they are built from scratch and provide the lists of parts required you could scavenge most of the parts from skips and dumpsters from around your local area. The costs involved are far lower than buying one from a retailer and it gives you the ability to sit back and say “I did that” a sense of satisfaction in the knowledge you have taken one step closer to self sufficiency. REMEMBER THAT ELECTRICITY IS DANGEROUS AND THIS SHOULD ONLY BE ATTEMPTED BY PEOPLE WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY TO CONSTRUCT THEM SAFELY.

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This is a great example of how to build a small wind turbine in you kitchen using recycled parts for a science class experiment. If you arnt technically minded its very simple to do and will give you good results and satisfaction to impress your friends with what you’ve made.

There are many more videos out there and I will be adding them over the next few weeks so keep your eyes open for more guids and hints.